Pedicled flap from the first dorsal branch of the proper palmar digital artery of the fingers: An anatomy study.

The pedicled flap from the first dorsal branch of the proper palmar digital artery (FBPPDA) of the fingers is an option for reconstructing digital skin defects. It has the advantage of being innervated by the dorsal branch of the proper palmar digital nerve (DBPPDN) associated with the artery. However, no studies on the anatomical variations of the neurovascular pedicle have been performed yet.

Compared efficiency of trauma versus scheduled orthopaedic surgery operating rooms in a university hospital.

Background: The objective of this study was to contribute to an OR efficiency optimisation effort by comparing a trauma OR versus a scheduled surgery OR in a lower limb orthopaedic surgery department.

Hypothesis: The main hypothesis is that efficiency is lower in the trauma OR than in the scheduled surgery OR. The secondary hypothesis is that efficiency of the trauma OR is lower during weekends.